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Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ at Moffitt Cancer Center
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 4, 2009
...902 Magnolia Drive
Moffitt Cancer Center is offering an opportunity to learn first-hand about colorectal cancer screening, prevention and treatment - with an 8-foot-tall, 20-foot-long, 450-pound r...
Salivary Proteomics as a Diagnostic Tool
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 26, 2008
...to match proteins linked to Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's diseases; breast, colorectal and pancreatic cancer; type I and II diabetes and other diseases.
This research is publi...
Taxol+Avastin Greatly Slowed Progression of Breast Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 30, 2007
...- Avastin - a product of Genentech , has already been approved by the FDA for the treatment of colorectal and lung cancer.
On the other hand, Taxol is a cancer medication that interferes with ...
High Glucose Level is Associated to Colorectal Cancer
in Daily Diabetic, on November 5, 2007
...her than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes - may increase the risk for colorectal cancer .
Increased levels of insulin and glucose in patients have been found by a ne...
Premature Telomere Shortening and Colorectal Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
...Clinic researchers have identified a genetic abnormality associated with colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer, and includes cancer in the colon, rectum and appendix) in younger individu...
Most U.S. States Failing National Health Goals
in Well Woman Blog, on October 24, 2007
...ons were in the percentage of women 40 and older getting mammograms, regular dental care and colorectal cancer screening for women over 50.
No state received a passing or "satisfactory&qu...
Cancer Prevention, Diet and Functional Foods
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 23, 2007
...toselect (extracted from bilberries), with the cooperation of patients about to undergo surgery for colorectal and liver cancer.
Among his research team are two Allison Wilson Fellows whose work is f...
Obesity Linked to Colorectal Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on October 15, 2007
...anted and unwelcomed pounds, according to a Yahoo! health article, obesity is now being linked to colorectal cancer.
The latest obesity statistics puts over 58 million people as overweight, 40 mill...
Protein Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 24, 2007
...onal gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry, 27 differentially expressed protein biomarkers for colorectal adenoma have been identified . The differential expression of two of these novel proteins...
Gut Health May Suffer With Low-Carb Diet
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 21, 2007
...a substance called butyrate - key player in keeping one's gut healthy including prevention from colorectal cancer.
According to lead author Sylvia Duncan:
"The changes in faecal butyrate i...
Genes and Common Diseases
in Well Woman Blog, on June 11, 2007
... to look at the role of ancestry in women's health, especially heart disease, breast and colorectal cancer and bone fractures due to osteoporosis. The study will draw on samples taken from ...
Tests and the colon
in Well Woman Blog, on March 12, 2007
... women sometimes neglect. An article in the Cherokee Sentinel tells us:
Colon and rectal cancer (colorectal cancer) is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the US.
But ...
Vitamin D
in Well Woman Blog, on February 11, 2007
...ons for possibly preventing up to half of the cases of breast cancer and two-thirds of the cases of colorectal cancer in the United States. The work was conducted by a core team of cancer prevention s...
PPAR-gamma Inhibitors: Potential Anti-Cancer Compounds
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007
... called peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPARγ) inhibitors which may help treat colorectal cancer, and potentially cancers of the esophagus, liver and skin. However, the anti-cancer...
Spreading More Links
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 3, 2006
I am still in the love link (or is it link love? am still not sure which is the correct term) blogging mode, therefore I would like to direct you to some interesting posts that other science/health bloggers have published:
10 More Reason's Why We're Fat at A Hearty Life .
Resverat...
CA1-18 Tumor Marker Assay for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 16, 2006
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EDP Biotech Corporation has developed an immunodiagnostic test for colorectal cancer called CA1-18 Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) .
The CA1-18 test is a monoclonal-polyclonal sandwich EIA for the ...
Genetic Sequences of Human Breast and Colorectal Cancers
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 8, 2006
The first draft of the genetic code for breast and colon cancers identifies almost 200 mutated genes, now linked to these cancers, most of which were not previously recognized as associated with tumor initiation, growth, spread or control. The mutated genes in breast and colon cancers w...
Merck's VIOXX® Reduces Risk of Colorectal Polyps, Study Found
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 4, 2006
...xygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor rofecoxib ( VIOXX® ) has been found to reduce the risk of developing colorectal adenomas , or polyps .
Extensive data have suggested in the past that aspirin and non-se...
Diabetes Linked To Colorectal Cancer
in Daily Diabetic, on August 29, 2006
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Many people don't realize just how prevalent colorectal cancer is in the United States. In fact, it's the second-deadliest cancer of all.
Diabetics--especially if they are also men...
Monoclonal Antibodies Against Cancer From Genetically Engineered Tobacco
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 17, 2006
...e Thomas Jefferson University have successfully produced monoclonal antibodies against breast and colorectal cancer in tobacco plants. A gene coding for the an antibody against the Lewis Y ant...
Genetic Diagnostic Tests: A Growing Market
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 17, 2006
...est for the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer; COLARIS and COLARIS AP for hereditary colorectal and endometrial cancer; and MELARIS for inherited susceptibility to melanoma and pancre...
antioxidants: not associated with low risk in prostate cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 19, 2006
... were not associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer among men in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial.
BUT it found out that vitamin E and beta-ca...
low income patients did not get recommendation for colon cancer tests
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 13, 2006
...researchers, fewer than 9 out of 10 low-income, medically underserved minority patients at risk for colorectal cancer receive a recommendation for colorectal cancer screening by physicians at governme...
Magnesium-Rich Diet Lowers Colon Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 1, 2006
...ons in insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and cell proliferation could be possible.
Although colorectal cancer accounts for 9% of new cancer cases every year worldwide, it is still the mos...
Amgen Acquires Abgenix for $2.2 B
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 15, 2005
...ing two major cancer drug candidates, one of which, panitumumab , has been shown effective against colorectal cancer therapy in its Phase 3 clinical trials. If approved by the FDA (they will file for...
Blood Test For Colon Cancer Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2005
...d levels of mutated adenomatous polyposis coli gene in the plasma of patients with advanced-stage colorectal cancers. Mutant genes also were detected in more than 60 percent of patients with early-s...
On virtual colonoscopy
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 4, 2005
...re of the entire abdominal cavity and pelvis, a new study says.
That means that, besides detecting colorectal cancers, a virtual colonoscopy can find cancers and other "clinically important"...
Colon cancer screening
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 25, 2005
...olonoscopy, and its becoming evident:
And their avoidance is taking a toll: roughly three of five colorectal cancer diagnoses are being made at the later stages of the disease, when cure rates range...
'Virtual Colonoscopy' Poses Little Radiation Risk
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 11, 2005
... technology "which could potentially increase patient compliance with current guidelines for colorectal cancer screening."
Read the American Gastroenterological Association news rele...